YUM! Know someone who loves Oreo cookies? Show them how sweet you think they are with this fun Oreo shaped card. The CardMaker blog will show you how to use round and scalloped paper punches for a clever card that … Read More...
Make some Mini Post Books!
Things in Miniature are pretty trendy right now! If you love things in miniature than this DIY is for you.
Rachel shares the tutorial on how to create miniature books. All you need are a few envelopes, a ruler, a … Read More...
DIY Faux Agate Coasters
This tutorial is for a faux agate slice to be used as a coaster. Obviously you could use the same idea for pendant slices or other decor items. Match your agate slices to your home colour scheme for coordinating decor. … Read More...
A Great Guide To Never Killing House Plants EVER Again
Having some type of live greenery in you home is actually quite beneficial to the air quality in your home, and helps to cleanse and purify it on a regular basis. If you love having house plants in your home, … Read More...
How To Dye Ugly Yarn
This tutorial shows you how to take a batch of ugly yarn you can’t find a suitable use for and turn it into something magical.
Okay not magical, but new and unique and different and colorful.
The full tutorial can … Read More...
What To Do With Left Over Orange Peel
If you are a fruit eater or a juice loving frugal person then you are going to love this roundup. It shows you 13 alternative ways to use up the leftover orange peels.
It has occurred to me that the … Read More...
How to Make A Illuminated Copper Globe
This illuminated copper globe is all sorts of awesome, with a retro mid-century theme.
Made by Enid, of A Charming Project, this project uses copper string lights, some varnish and of course, a glass globe.
It will look perfect in … Read More...
Technique: Stenciled Bird Card
The popularity of stencils is still going strong, there are so many things you can do with them, they are inexpensive and easy to store. One technique you can do with stencil is add dimension by using a stencil paste, … Read More...
Doll Head Ring Tutorial
Want to get “ahead” of the fashion scene(pun totally lame but required)?
This doll head ring is what we like to call a “conversation starter”.
Imagine wearing this out to dinner and the conversations you would have!
You could use … Read More...
DIY Kate Spade Inspired Gold Eggs
Ashley from Ash and Crafts shared this link showing how she decorated her Easter eggs in a gold Kate-Spade-inspired style. Since Easter is in just a few days I definitely had to share these! This is something everyone can do, … Read More...
Tutorial: Belgian Waffle improv pleating
An from Straight Grain shows how you can use an improv pleating technique to create a criss cross surface design. She calls it The Belgian Waffle, and it’s beautiful on the bodice of a little girl’s dress. I can also … Read More...
Project: Altered Notepad Holder
Marie Browning has a fun project for spring, she covered a plain wooden note pad holder with pattern papers and added some pretty stamped flowers for a great addition to anyone’s desk. Visit her blog for directions.
-Heather
Can You Spot The Odd One Out?
Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean you can’t add your own little twist. Love this idea and photos by hooklook
You can join in with her by making your own crochet locks and attaching them to public … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple floor cushion
Polly from Pieces by Polly shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make a simple floor cushion. She appliques a large letter to each one (using heat transfer material), making a set that spells out the word … Read More...
Easter Garland Tutorial
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple shared this tutorial on her blog and I think it’s a really cute and simple decoration for Easter, and it’s perfect for making with the kids! Stephanie says: “If you’re looking for a cute and … Read More...
Advice from a reformed fabric hoarder
3 months ago, Cheryl from Sew Can Do came clean about her fabric hoarding and vowed to change her ways. Her latest blog post is an update on her progress. She includes some practical tips and advice for working through … Read More...
How to Make a Beehive In a Jar
Do you dream of having a beehive in your backyard and raising those bees to produce your own honey? If so, this project may be something you will be interested in. Normal beehives are a bit of work trying to … Read More...
How to Pick a Size to Knit
When it comes to knitting garments, it can be difficult to decide which size you should knit to actually fit your body.
The clothing size you wear is not usually the same as the size of knit garment you wear, … Read More...
Make Your Own Floating Birch Cake Stand
Looking for a cute and rustic cake stand for a party or wedding? This is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, place card holders, cards, etc. Head over to Rustic Wedding Chic and see their great and detailed tutorial of how you … Read More...
DIY Yarn Wrapped Easter Eggs
Annette shared this idea on her blog, Fiber Artsy, and I think it is a really fun technique! She says: “It is almost Easter again. Have you finished dyeing your eggs? How about something different for a change? Why not … Read More...